Secure Supply Chains
Protection Against Cyber Crimes
Together with other industry associations, WSC has developed “Guidelines on Cybersecurity Onboard Ships”, which are regularly updated to include the latest available risk information, cyber risk management guidance, IMO requirements, and operational practices.
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is destroying lives, families and communities. Liner carriers will not tolerate having their services abused by criminals, and we are working closely with law enforcement and customs authorities to help fight drug trafficking, on an industry level as well as in carriers’ daily operations.
Plastic Pellets
WSC is working through the IMO to reduce the risk of plastic pellets escaping during transport. We propose that plastic pellets are classified as a hazardous substance, which would require more detailed information to carriers and improve handling and packaging of pellets in containers by shippers, and should also reduce misdeclaration and non-declaration of plastic pellets.
Charcoal Regulations
Charcoal shipments have caused serious fires on containerships, mainly due to improper handling, non-declaration, and problematic regulation. Change is necessary to keep shipping safe. WSC has been instrumental in negotiating and developing these significant improvements to international regulations.